Dill
A feathery herb central to Nordic, Eastern European and Middle Eastern cooking.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of dill, fresh for fair comparison. Typical serving: 10 g fresh — 4 kcal per 10 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (10 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 40 kcal | 4 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 0.3 g | 7.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7 g | 0.7 g | 17.5 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 0.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Fibre | 2 g | 0.2 g | 5 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of dill, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (10 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 386 µg | 38.6 µg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 85 mg | 8.5 mg | 94% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin | 0.058 mg | 0.006 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 mg | 0.03 mg | 23% |
| Niacin | 1.6 mg | 0.16 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 0.019 mg | 11% |
| Folate | 150 µg | 15 µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 0.04 mg | 8% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 208 mg | 20.8 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 0.66 mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 55 mg | 5.5 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 66 mg | 6.6 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 738 mg | 73.8 mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 61 mg | 6.1 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.91 mg | 0.091 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.015 mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 1.3 mg | 0.13 mg | 57% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Dill weed, fresh
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat dill?
- Fresh, bright flavour without salt.
- Good vitamin A and C for a garnish-sized amount.
How to include it
- Stir into yogurt with cucumber.
- Scatter over fish, potatoes and eggs.
Things to consider
- Loses flavour rapidly when heated.
- Very perishable; freeze surplus.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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